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Regular Council meetings are open to the public and held at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall
Ph: 250-423-6817 Fx: 250-423-3034 Email: cityhall@fernie.ca Website: www.fernie.ca 501-3rd Avenue, Box 190 Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226 Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466 Fernie Memorial Arena 991-6th Avenue (Highway 3) Phone: 250-423-2254 For all Police, Ambulance or Fire related emergencies: Call 911
The George S. Majic Spiritus Award Constant commitment to our community through their love of Fernie Through their contributions; enhance and honor community values, to enrich our town as a whole
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The George S. Majic Spiritus Award is presented annually by the City of Fernie in memory of George S. Majic. The award was inspired by his family and friends in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. as a way of honoring his life service. Nomination forms are available at the City of Fernie and on the City of Fernie website www.fernie.ca .The award will be presented at the December 17, 2012 Regular Council Meeting. Deadline for submissions for nomination is Monday, November 19, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
THE FREE PRESS Thursday, November 8, 2012
Take notice that pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323 a Public Hearing will be held during the Regular Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 in the Council Chambers, in City Hall, 5013rd Avenue, Fernie BC to receive written and verbal submissions respecting the following Bylaw: Bylaw No. 2196 cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 138, 2012 Applicant: Cory and Karla Hein Location: Lot B, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan EPP20649 (1522A – 2nd Avenue)
reports can be inspected during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on October 30,31 and November 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 13, 2012 at City Hall, 501–3rd Avenue Fernie, BC. Further information may be obtained by calling the Planning Department at (250) 423-6817. Dated this 30th day of October 2012. Jim Hendricks, Deputy Clerk
Advertised in the November 1 and November 8, 2012 editions of The Free Press Newspaper. Appendix A
This Bylaw proposes to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 by:
(a) Rezoning Lot B, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan EPP20649 from R1 – Single Family Residential to R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot as shown outlined in heavy black line on the map attached to, and forming a part of, this Bylaw as Appendix “A.”
Persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw may: • Send written submissions to the City of Fernie prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing; • Fax written submissions to the City of Fernie (250 423-3034) prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing; • E-mail submissions to cityhall@fernie.ca. prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing; or • Present written and /or verbal submissions at the hearing. All submissions must include your name and street address. Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Copies of the above mentioned bylaw and related documents and
Casual Labourer
The City of Fernie is actively seeking an individual to take on the position of being a Casual Labourer for the Leisure Services Department. This position is being brought on to provide additional coverage within the Department. This position will be expected to work shift work exclusively on weekends We require an energetic individual who has the physical ability and agility to work extremely well in the performance of a wide variety of tasks. Ideally, one who will have a strong background in building maintenance, grounds keeping and Arena operations in a Parks and Recreation environment. Essential qualifications for this position include:
Valid B.C. Drivers License, minimum Class 5 Refrigeration Safety Awareness Certificate Physically Fit
This position has a wage rate of $27.91 per hour and is scheduled to start ASAP
A clean drivers’ abstract, a criminal record check and a physical are mandatory for the successful applicant.
Interested individuals are invited to complete the application form attached to this posting and submit it to: Cam Mertz Director of Leisure Services City of Fernie 250 Pine Avenue Fernie, B.C. Fax: (250) 423-6608 Email: cam.mertz@fernie.ca
For further details on this position please refer to the Labourer Job Description contained within the Collective Agreement. Date Advertised: November 5, 2012 Closing Date: November 23
SPAquafit! Enjoy a great morning of excerise and relaxation to revitalized your body and treat yourself. Delicious snacks, and drinks to warm your soul.
November 16, 2012
Aquafit 9:30am Massages from Trillium Spa 45 min Aqua-Fit Workout 1/2 hr Massage Snacks 10:30am - 12:00 pm Cost: $50.00 plus taxes Call 250-423-4466 For more information or to register. Limited to 10 Spaces
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